Chapter 13

INSTINCT

1. The nature of instinct: The babe's dependence on instinct--Definition of instinct--Unmodified instinct is blind. 2. Law of the appearance and disappearance of instincts: Instincts appear in succession as required--Many instincts are transitory--Seemingly useless instincts--Instincts to be utilized when they appear--Instincts as starting points--The more important human instincts. 3. The instinct of imitation: Nature of imitation--Individuality in imitation--Conscious and unconscious imitation--Influence of environment--The influence of personality. 4. The instinct of play: The necessity for play--Play in development and education--Work and play are complements. 5. Other useful instincts: Curiosity--Manipulation--The collecting instinct--The dramatic instinct--The impulse to form gangs and clubs. 6. Fear: Fear heredity--Fear of the dark--Fear of being left alone. 7. Other undesirable instincts: Selfishness--Pugnacity, or the fighting impulse. 8. Problems in observation and introspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201